unassertive 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence
Examples
- 1.a shy unassertive person
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
unassertively 1
adverb
in an unassertive manner
EnglishAntonym
assertive 1
adjective
aggressively self-assured
Derivationally related form
diffidence about self promotion
Also see
unaggressive 1
adjective
not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness
timid 1
adjective
showing fear and lack of confidence
submissive 1
adjective
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
Similar_to
nonassertive 1
adjective
not aggressively self-assured, though not necessarily lacking in confidence
reticent 3
adjective
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
